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FN05 ECA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ECA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 71,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 71,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 51,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,045 miles

front disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,682 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,465 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FN05 ECA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN05 ECA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN05 ECA registered?

FN05 ECA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FN05 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 ECA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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